
Chilean Globe Mallow
Taxonomy
Sphaeralcea philippiana
Sphaeralcea
Malvaceae
Malvales

How to care for Chilean Globe Mallow
How often to water your Chilean Globe Mallow

every 9
Chilean Globe Mallow needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Chilean Globe Mallow in your home

a window
Chilean Globe Mallow love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Chilean Globe Mallow does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Chilean Globe Mallow in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Chilean Globe Mallow

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chilean Globe Mallow after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Chilean Globe Mallow
Chilean Globe Mallow
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
